Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST8 · Staffordshire
82
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Biddulph has less crime — 82 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.
Swadlincote recorded notably higher crime than Biddulph in February 2026 — 146 vs 82 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biddulph sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (18), while Swadlincote has more Other theft (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Biddulph recorded fewer crimes than Swadlincote — 82 vs 146 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Biddulph is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Biddulph saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Swadlincote had more Other theft. Overall, Biddulph recorded fewer total crimes (82 vs 146).